Revolving sign



Feb. 22 1927. 1,618,343

A.E. KLINE REVOLVING SIGN Filed May 1, 1925 gmkntoz 7. Z fizz/7 Patented Feb. 22, 19 27.

I UNITED sra'rss AMBROSE E. KLINE, or snoorrvriinn, PENNSYLVANIA,

REVOLVING. stern.-

Application filed May 1,

This invention relates to an improved revolving sign utilized for advertising purposes.

The principal object is to so construct the head of the sign that itwill be automatically rotated by the air currents striking it, whereby to obviate the necessity of employing mechanical, or electrical means for maintaining it in rotation to change the sign display as is ordinarily necessary.

Another feature of the invention is the means employed for supporting the revolving sign carrying head in an elevated position, the means being a standard upon which the head i-s-mounted by thoroughly lubricated means for facilitating rotation and cans ing the head to be set into rotation even when a dull breeze is blowing.

A further feature is the means for center ing and stabilizing thehead upon the standard.

Other features of the invent-ion will become apparent from the following description and drawin In the accompanying drawing forming a part of this application and in which l ke numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a revolving sign constructed in accordance with the present invention.

Figure 2 1S a sectional and perspective view of the same with portions removed.

Figure 3 is a reduced horizontal section taken approximately through the center of the revolving head. 7

Referring to the drawing in detail, the reference character 1 designates a vertical standard. This is provided at its bottom with an appropriate base which is anchored in a concrete foundation, or embedded in the ground in an appropriate way to which it may hold it in an upright position. (Toscrving Figure 2 it will be noticed that the standard is of hollow formation, and that a plug is fitted into the open top thereof, this plug carrying a bearing block 4: which is fitted into a socket. t will be noticed that the bearing block is in turn provided with a socket, and this forms a seat for the reception of a ournal 5 connected'with the revolve ing sign carrying head. Under this arrangement the bearing block socket may be filled 1925; Serial No. 27,243.

The head comprises an open frame work structure embodying a plurality of individual frames 6 for reception of the difierent signs 7. The signs may be secured in the frame in any suitable manner. The type of head shown is of hexagonal cross section, but

the cross sectional shape may bejvaried to accommodate varying conditions. The top and bottom arms 8 and 9 which the frame work includes, are dlsposed 1n the radial relation shown. The aforesaid journal pin 5.

is so constructed that it serves to connect the inner ends of the top arms 8 together. It will also be noticed as indicated in dotted lines that a disc 10 and appropriate ornament .11 is associated with" the journal forming pin. The pin is thus permitted to connect the arms together, to serve as a journal for the revolving head, as a means for holding the disc 10 in place and also supporting an ornamental element 11. The plate 10 serves as a. shield to prevent accumulation of water in the oil receiving socket in the bearing. j Y

.A stop collar 12 is fixedly connected to the standard as indicated more plainly in Figure 2, and this collar carries a depending annular flange 13 within which an upstanding flange 14 on the connecting plate 15 is confined. The plate 15 serves to connect the inner ends of the lower arms together. Un-

der this arrangement, the stability of the head isincreased and the stop prevented from being lifted up and off of the standard.

An important distinction to be observed as shown plainly in Figure 3 is the specific construction of the sign frames 6. The vertical pieces of these frames as indicated at 16 are'channel shaped in cross section, and are disposed at an angle with respect to the outer faces of the sign to form air collecting pockets. In this instance it will be noticed that the sign is connected on one vertical edge to an ineffective side of one channel shaped member 16, and at its opposite end terminates in spaced relation from the other channel shaped member. In this Way an unobstructed air collecting pocket is provided, and the air currents are collected. in

the pockets. and the entire head set into rotation without employing mechanical or electrical operating and driving means, such as is ordinarily necessary.

From the tt'oregoing; description it will be seen that l. have evolved and produced a novel revolving sign, wherein the signs are changed from time to time to obtain a more etlective advertising display. The entire b ad is sul)stantiall supported on the upper end oi? the standard by a single :triction like journal, which as before stated embodies other additional functions to be noted. The head however is prevented from wobbling and moving; upwardly by the coacting flanges and stop means at the bottom thereof. Thus while the device is susceptible to eas i rotation from dull breezes. it is nevertheless very rigid, and not open to destruction from strong wind current. No doubt, persons skilled in the art to which the invention relates will be able to obtain a clear understanding of the invention and will appreciate the advantages and features which it embodies. 'llheretorc a more lengthy description is thought unnecessary.

\Vhile the preferred embodiment of the invention has been shown and described, it is to be understood that changes coming within the field of invention claimed may be resorted to it desired.

claring thus described the inventiom what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent isz- In a revolrii'ig sign of the class described, a standard having a. hearing at its top, a sign carrying head surroundii'ig the upper portion of the standard, said head being in the term of an open frame-work structure of general hexagonal. 'lornn said structure embodying individual rectangular sign :l'rames and radiating top and bottom members, the vertical bars of said frames being 01'' channel-shamed cross-section to term air collecting pockets, a centrally lo cated journal forming pin carried by the inner end portions of said top members, said standard having a socket in which said pin is locaterh a shield associated with said. top members and pm and cooperating means between the lower radial members and the standards For increasing the rigidit o't construction and preventing displacement of said pin from said socket, said means comprising a stop member on the standard adjacent. the bottom of the head, a plate carried by said head, and cooperating annular dances on said stop member and on said plate. said :llanges being disposed in telescoping relation to prevent undue side swaying of said head when rotating.

In testimony whereol I ailix my signature.

AMBROSE E. KLINE. 

